Guangzhou-Hong Kong helicopter service launches

A helicopter flight service between a Guangzhou airport and heliport in Hong Kong launched Thursday, with services between another point in Guangzhou and Hong Kong and Macao expected early next year.

The flight between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and the heliport at the Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal, Shun Tak Centre in Hong Kong takes about 50 minutes.

It is operated by Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation, which launched flights between Shenzhen and Hong Kong in June.